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Teresa Weatherall Neal has spent her life in schools—first as a student and then as superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools. She transformed the district with action and leadership. Let's see what Teresa thinks about how to give every student in the country the best education. Subscribe to the podcast: Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/believe/id1601300516⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7eAkovsVwA2ZaHIzeJrVmO⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://believepodcast.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Believe!:  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Believe_Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/believe_pod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Doug DeVos: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Doug_DeVos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doug.devos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/dougdevosamway/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-devos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For show notes and more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebelievepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

On this Behind the Mitten podcast: Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman feature segments on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail and Blackrocks Brewery in Marquette, and interview students and teachers from Grand Rapids Public Schools regarding the Consumers Energy SmartArt Competition as part of ArtPrize.Learn more about the SmartArt Winners at https://force4michigan.com/smartart-t....Segment 1: Amy and Gonzo interview:Josiah Willink (who finished #4 in the competition), a senior at City High Middle School, who is considering art education as a major. He explains in detail his work titled "Sunclimbers."Segment 2: Andy Langlois, co-owner of Blackrocks Brewery in Marquette, talks about what you can expect when you visit one of Michigan's most beloved breweries.Segment 3: The Iron Ore Heritage Trail is a 47-mile, year round, multi-use, interpretive trail that crosses the Marquette Iron Range in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Those who bike, walk, run, hike, ORV, snowmobile, cross country ski, birdwatch, and/or wander will find a section of trail perfect for your activity. We talk to new administrator Bob Hendrickson. Learn more at ironoreheritage.com.Segment 4: More ArtPrize. Gonzo and Amy interview:Art teacher Marci Hanley of University Preparatory Academy, who had two students who made the Top 20. She explains the SmartArt competition.Winner Joshua Kortenhoven joins in next to talk about his winning artwork.Art teacher Teagan Burns of Museum High School, whose student Mathew Pierce was the People's Choice winner, talks about how important it is for students to be validatedTune in. It's a fun show!Keep up to date on everything going at Behind the Mitten by visiting amyandgonzo.com.Follow Gonzo and Amy:Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/behindthemittenTwitter at @BehindTheMittenInstagram at @BehindTheMitten

On this Behind the Mitten podcast, co-hosts Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez interview teachers and students who participated in Consumers Energy's 2023 SmartArt Competition with Grand Rapids Public Schools and ArtPrize.On Sunday (Sept. 17), students were recognized for their clean energy-themed artwork in a ceremony presented by Consumers, GRPS and ArtPrize.GRPS student Joshua Kortenhoven won the 2023 SmartArt competition with artwork titled “Green Shoes.” He received a $2,000 college scholarship from Consumers Energy. He is a 10th graders at City High Middle School.The Peoples Choice winner was Mathew Pierce, a junior at Ottawa Hills High School. His work was titled "Striped Hyena."On this podcast Gonzo and Amy interview:Art teacher Marci Hanley of University Preparatory Academy, who had two students who made the Top 20. She explains the SmartArt competition.Winner Joshua Kortenhoven joins in next to talk about his winning artwork.Art teacher Teagan Burns of Museum High School, whose student Mathew Pierce was the People's Choice winner, talks about how important it is for students to be validated.And Josiah Willink (who finished #4 in the competition), a senior at City High Middle School, who is considering art education as a major. He explains in detail his work titled "Sunclimbers."Artwork from the finalists included mixed media, oil painting, ceramic, yarn, digital, ink, plastic, and more. They were selected from 41 entries.The 20 finalists, along with their artwork title, grade, and high school are, in alphabetical order:Quinlyn Angstman, Connected, 9th, Museum HSZy'Aira Blackmon, If I Could Wear It On My Shell, 9th, Innovation CentralAlice Cork, A Better Future, 10th, City HMSImoni Curry, Healing, 9th, U-PrepYoselin Diaz-Deleon, Imagine, 11th, C.A. FrostJacey Doyle, Reusable Energy, 11th, Museum HSAmelia Ferenczi, Military vs. Future, 9th, UnionChloe Gust, Reaching for the Sun, 10th, C.A. FrostA'Nyah Harris, Just Another Rainforest of the Sea, 9th, Museum HSCarneiscia Harris, Power Cleaner Greener World, 11th, Innovation CentralPrecious Herrera, Una Hermosa Bendicion, 11th, Southwest MHSEmma Hoogewind, Stories, 9th, C.A. FrostClara Kirkbride, Whales, 9th, C.A. FrostJoshua Kortenhoven, Green Shoes, 9th, City HMSMathew Pierce, Striped Hyena, 10th, Ottawa Hills HSAzaria Powell, Mother Earth, 9th, U-PrepEliot Redwine, Biomass, 11th, City HMSRachel Sackett, The Veil, 11th, City HMSConnor Thompson, Economic Greed, 9th, Museum HSJosiah Willink, Sunclimbers, 11th, City HMSThe winner's artwork, along with the art from Top 10 finalists, is on display during ArtPrize ona large banner hanging outside the Consumers Energy electric substation downtown at Fulton Street and Market Avenue. ArtPrize continues through Oct. 1.To see photos of all the Top 20 winners and learn more about SmartArt, go to force4michigan.com.To learn more about Behind the Mitten go to amyandgonzo.com.Follow Gonzo and Amy:Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/behindthemittenTwitter at @BehindTheMittenInstagram at @BehindTheMitten

This week we turn our focus to ArtPrize, the annual international art competition and cultural event that is held in Grand Rapids in the fall. We've got the scoop on all that is new and different this year, plus some of the incredible community partnerships like SmartArt, that make ArtPrize a truly unique experience. A collaboration among the City of Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. (DGRI), and Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD), ArtPrize celebrates its 14th year of bringing all sorts of art and artistic experience to the world.New to the ArtPrize scene is their executive director, Catlin Whitington, who just joined the team in March, and moved to GR from Austin, Texas. Not only do we hear about what exactly is happening with ArtPrize this year, but we also ask just what has captured Whitington's big Texas heart in West Michigan. Our friends at Consumers Energy join us to share the story of SmartArt. This special part of ArtPrize partners Consumers Energy with Grand Rapids Public School students in a unique way. Students have the opportunity to create an individual, unique piece of art that brings new ideas about sustainable energy to the forefront and into the discussion. Joshua Paciorek, West Michigan Media Relations Specialist and Spokesman for Consumers Energy stops by to share all the details. On September 17, Consumers Energy will reveal the top twenty high school students' art entries, as well as the winner of the SmartArt scholarship at an event that the whole community is invited to at Studio Park. Following themes of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability, you can see the student's art on display at 40 Monroe Center St NW #105, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 through October 1.Get more information on the SmartArt Celebration here: Consumers Energy SmartArt Celebration September 17To really go “behind the mitten” on SmartArt, we also talked with Dan Van Till, Coordinator of Fine Art at Grand Rapids Public Schools. We learn why this art competition that incorporates sustainability into its very design, is both necessary and an incredible opportunity for the right art student. He shares what he loves about not just the competition, but also about the celebration that happens on September 17. Seeing families and friends come together in such a public way to honor their kids has been an incredible part of the ArtPrize experience for Van Till. We round out the show with more details on exactly how ArtPrize will work this year, from artist venues, to how to vote throughout the two weeks. Catlin Whitington joins us again with everything you want to know about how it all works, and how you can make the most of your visit to Grand Rapids for this fun event. Follow John and Amy:Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/behindthemittenTwitter at @BehindTheMittenInstagram at @BehindTheMitten

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, we learn more about the Consumers Energy SmartArt competition, which is a part of ArtPrize, the international art competition that happens in Grand Rapids this fall. Dan Van Till, Coordinator of Fine Arts at Grand Rapids Public Schools, joins us to share more about this transformative experience for his high school students, and what it means to be a part of such a visionary process.You can join the celebration of SmartArt on September 17. Get more information about this fun event here:SmartArt Celebration

Episode SummaryThis is absolutely an episode that you don't want to miss.  Dr. Christopher is amazing and her work speaks beyond herself. She's looking for funding and opportunities for her programs and for her students to expand their work. Dr. Christopher BioFounder and Executive Director of STEM Greenhouse, a nonprofit organization that fervently believes if you plant the seed in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and nurture the resulting curiosity, CHILDREN WILL FLOURISH!! My interest in math and science began with the excellent education I received in Grand Rapids Public Schools. I received a full scholarship to the HBCU, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and continued to the University of Illinois where I received a masters and a PhD in Agricultural Engineering. I am only the third Black woman to ever receive a PhD in Agricultural Engineering in the world. I was often the only woman or person of color in a sea of white male faces in all my classes. This led to feelings of disconnectedness, loneliness, and alienation. Because of these experiences I promised that one day, I would try to personally make it easier for students of color to succeed in STEM education, pursue STEM careers, and feel supported in a way that had been absent for me. This is what I know to be true.- Relationships are as important as curriculum in urban K-12 education. - One person can change generations by influencing the life of a child.  Support the show

Kent District Library launching streaming platform for local musicians. Grand Rapids Public Schools requiring face coverings for all students, staff. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://vibes.kdl.org/curators https://vibes.kdl.org/faq https://www.kentisd.org/

Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne to retire next year. Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kent ISD recommending face coverings for fall start of school. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Police-Department/Grand-Rapids-Police-Department-Draft-Strategic-Plan-Fiscal-Year-2021-2023

Dr. Leadriane Roby is the Superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools. The state of Michigan's 8th largest district. She hails from Minnesota. Dr. Roby is an experienced and reflective educator with more than 26 years in public education. She was appointed as the Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent in of 2020, just prior to the pandemic taking a grip on the state and the nation. Listen as Dr. Roby talks about education, how she leads, what she's learned about herself and managing a top school district, during a pandemic. Powerful Women: Let’s Talk is created by WGVU NPR and made possible by WGVU NPR sustaining monthly donors. Become a sustaining monthly donor now at wgvu.org/donate to support WGVU NPR’s local programs, including Powerful Women: Let’s Talk.

The City of Grand Rapids releases proposed 2022 budget plan. The Rapid switches to summer service schedule May 10. Gov. Whitmer announces 'MI Vacc to Normal' plan for relaxing state's COVID-19 restrictions. Grand Rapids Public Schools refrains from expanding high school in-person learning to four days a week. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://therapidian.org/community-updates-thursday-april-29 http://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/files/assets/public/departments/fiscal-budget/budget-office/fiscal-plans/fy2022-preliminary-fiscal-plan.pdf https://www.ridetherapid.org/articles/summer-service-schedule-begins-may-10-2021 https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90640-558091--,00.html https://www.grps.org/

Grand Rapids Public Schools resumes in-person learning. Grand Rapids Public Museum opening Windows GR exhibit, highlighting local artists of color. ArtPrize opens artist registration for 2021 event on April 19. Indoor dining at restaurants and bars across Michigan will reopen on February 1st. The Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation is hosting a livestream virtual Lunar New Year celebration on February 12th. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://therapidian.org/community-updates-thursday-jan-21 https://www.grps.org/ https://www.grps.org/all-grps-news-events/1087-grab-go-meal-sites-starting-8-24 https://www.grpm.org/ https://www.artprize.org/

Grand Rapids Public Schools extends online-only learning through Jan. 2021. City of Grand Rapids urges residents to follow COVID-19 precautions during Halloween activities. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://therapidian.org/community-updates-october-20 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbQgiv99M9_Z6C30kXkfIfg https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/Halloween_Guidance_703282_7.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#halloween

MDHHS issues order restoring COVID-19 rules after Michigan Supreme Court ruling. Kent County Health Department affirms isolation, quarantine orders unaffected. Grand Rapids Public Schools keeps Preparedness and Response Plan unchanged. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://therapidian.org/community-updates-tuesday-oct-6 https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/DRAFT_MDHHS_epidemic_order_-_Gatherings_masks_bars_sports_-_FINAL_704284_7.pdf https://www.accesskent.com/News/2020/1005.pdf https://mailchi.mp/45579ff9ff58/grps-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling

Grand Rapids Public Schools prepares for hybrid in-person learning starting mid-Oct. City of Grand Rapids adds more absentee ballot drop boxes. East Hills Council of Neighbors hosts more outdoor Cherry Park Live Concerts. Grand Rapids Public Library reopening in Oct. with limited services. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://therapidian.org/community-updates-september-24 https://www.grps.org/ https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Residents/Elections/Absentee/Apply-for-an-Absentee-Ballot https://www.experiencegr.com/events/the-bridge https://www.grpl.org/reopen

Grand Rapids' police oversight department gives update on draft strategic plan, improved policing report. Grand Rapids Public Schools completes first day back to school, online-only. Circle Theatre launches outdoor Circle Popup Concerts series. Kent County Health Department reports slight increase in county's COVID-19 case growth, raises awareness about mosquito-borne diseases. Spectrum Health answers commonly asked questions about COVID-19. City of Grand Rapids extends free outdoor fitness classes through September. Grand Rapids Community Foundation highlights Challenge Scholars graduates entering college this fall. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a citizen reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://therapidian.org/community-updates-august-25-2020 https://therapidian.org/community-updates-friday-august-28 https://www.grps.org/ https://circletheatre.org/ https://www.accesskent.com/Health https://mychart.spectrumhealth.org/MyChart/Authentication/Login https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Recreation/Free-Outdoor-Classes https://www.challengescholars.org/faqs

Grand Rapids Police Department releases draft strategic plan to improve policing. Grand Rapids Public Schools announces more details about its online-only learning plan for return to school. Alleyways in downtown Grand Rapids named, given street street signage to honor local women leaders. 88.1 FM WYCE hold it's first 36 hour Michigan Music Marathon fund drive. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://therapidian.org/community-updates-tuesday-august-11 GRPS Website: https://www.grps.org/all-grps-news-events/1044-welcome-back-to-school DGRI's Website: https://downtowngr.org/announcements/2020/07/womens-way GRTV Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/grtvaccess WYCE Michigan Music Marathon Info: https://grcmc.org/wyce/node/41000/wyce-michigan-music-marathon-2020 WYCE Donation Link: https://grcmc.org/wyce/support

Gov. Whitmer strengthens enforcement of Michigan face covering, capacity orders. Grand Rapids Public Schools hosting virtual town hall on distance learning plan on Wednesday. Rad Women Walking Tours return to downtown Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre's Driveway Cabaret series featured in New York Times. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://therapidian.org/community-upd... Whitmer's Full Wednesday Directive: https://content.govdelivery.com/attac... GRPS' Website: https://www.grps.org/ GRRT's Website: https://grandrapidsrunningtours.com/r... GRCT's Driveway Cabaret Series Broadway World Article: https://www.broadwayworld.com/

Grand Rapids Public Schools starting school year online-only for first nine weeks. Grand Rapids Community College pushes back fall tuition due date, reduces parking fees to help students during pandemic. City of Grand Rapids' oversight and public accountability office seeking feedback on draft plan to improve policing. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://therapidian.org/community-updates-july-27 GRPS Site: https://www.grps.org/ GRCC Website: https://www.grcc.edu/coronavirusinformation/campusannouncements GRPD Site: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Police-Department OPA's police reform efforts: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/files/assets/public/meetings/2020-07-21/cow-update-july-21-2020.pdf

Grand Rapids leaders propose expanded mental health partnerships with police. Grand Rapids Public Schools shares update on return to school plans. Friends of Grand Rapids Parks launches Green Team summer youth employment program. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://therapidian.org/community-updates-july-20 City Commission Website: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/City-Commission GRPS Returning Student Questionnaire: https://www.grps.org/all-grps-news-events/1033-returning-student-questionnaire FGRP's website: https://www.friendsofgrparks.org/programs/program/

Kent County hosting food distribution event for residents impacted by pandemic; Grand Rapids Public Schools announces summer Grab and Go Meal Sites; and Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses seeking local Black-owned businesses to add to new business directory. https://therapidian.org/community-updates-monday-july-6

Darren and Jack discuss these topics:Donald Trump claimed he made “Juneteenth” famous.Quaker Oats said they’re dropping the Aunt Jemima brand.The Michigan Association of Civil Rights Activists (MACRA) wants a Confederate statue removed in Allendale, Michigan.Popular Mechanics published tips from engineers on how to safely topple racist statues.Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA) get into a shouting match during a House hearing on police reform. Gaetz tried to equate his adopted Cuban son to Richmond’s children regarding concerns about police violence against black people.Experts believe Florida will be the next coronavirus epicenter.Coronavirus is raging in the Bible belt.A Wall Street Journal article said that there’s no evidence of Covid-19 spikes in areas where Black Lives Matter protests took place.NBC News showed that wearing a mask prevents the spread of Covid-19.The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects the LGBTQ+ community from workplace discrimination.The Supreme Court also ruled 5-4 against Trump’s attempt to end the DACA program.The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the settlement between the state of Michigan and Detroit Public Schools students to take place.And while the Grand Rapids Public Schools wants to slash their budget, the Grand Rapids Police Department wants their budget left intact.Hammer Time: Conservative activist Brandon Straka was banned from American Airlines for not wearing a mask.Hammer Time: NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Kyle Weatherman drove a “Blue Lives Matter” car at a recent race.

In this episode our guest is Jessica Bratt, Youth Services Manager at the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Public Library. Jessica began the DigiBridge partnership with Grand Rapids Public Schools, and received national recognition as a Library Journal Mover & Shaker. She writes reviews for library trade publications, serves on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Library Association, and on the ALA 2019 Coretta Scott King Book Award Jury Committee. She presents nationwide on “Let’s Talk About Race in Storytimes.” She was interviewed for MTV’s article “In Trump’s America, Activist Librarians Who Won’t Be Shushed.” Jessica is also currently a presenter with PLA's traveling workshop, "Social Justice and Public Libraries: Equity Starts with Us." Her newest adventure revolves around trying to balance her gaming life with motherhood.

A reading of the latest updates pertaining to local Grand Rapids area residents regarding COVID-19. Featuring announcements from: Grand Rapids Police Department, Kent County Sheriff's Office, Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office, Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, the Michigan Department of Education, and Grand Rapids Public Schools. Brought to you by The Rapidian, GRTV, and the Grand Rapids Community Media Center.

With this episode we are returning to the City Within A City series which chronicles the black freedom struggle in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This episode, entitled “A Black Child's Burden”, tells the story of how busing was implemented and resisted, in the attempt to achieve a racial balance in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Pastor Reggie … Continue reading Episode 53: “A City Within A City” – A Black Child’s Burden

Heather Gauck is a K-3rd grade Resource Teacher in Grand Rapids Public Schools where she focuses heavily on the potential for technology to elevate her students' experiences. In this episode, CBD's Pete Grostic talks with Heather about her experiences and the creations of innovationclassroom.com , a resource she built to support other teachers' efforts to leverage technology. For more from our team or to connect with one of our instructional and technology coaches like Pete, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU

Steve chats with Jessica Anne Bratt, a branch manager at the Grand Rapids Public Library, about fandoms, library-school partnerships, working in youth services, and #Libraries4BlackLives. Jessica Anne Bratt is a Branch Manager at The Grand Rapids Public Library. She began a partnership (DigiBridge) between Grand Rapids Public Schools and the Grand Rapids Public Libraries, which received … Continue reading 106: Jessica Anne Bratt

This week Dave and Gunnar talk about: OMB, Uber, Slack, GitHub, OpenStack, Docker, the slow-motion password Armageddon, and our favorite OpenShift customers. D&G This Week in Meeting Hygiene: Steve Jobs vs. Lucasfilm CFO Bonus link: Steve Jobs Knew How to Run a Meeting: Here’s How He Did it Uber is a garbage company, chapter 283 Optimizing Dave’s ad experience: Amazon Now Selling Ad Space On Shipping Boxes Two High School Interns Return to the GVIS for the Summer Slack loves the Fighting Unicorns Slack for Linux Red Hat Software Collections 2.0 Now Available (h/t Robin Price) Cisco buys Piston, IBM buys Blue Box Docker backlash begins Congressman submits PR on FITARA repository (h/t Matt Micene) Your most paranoid fantasies about cybersecurity threat sharing with DHS were basically right on OPM is a garbage agency 90% of credit card readers still use the default password, Gunnar builds cabin in the woods If you generated your ssh key on Debian between 2006 and 2008, it’s time to build a new key Auditing GitHub users’ SSH key quality (h/t Robin Price) gpg keypair workflow even i can follow (h/t Matt Micene) Meanwhile: Password Manager LastPass Got Breached Hard LastPass for Apple Watch? Apple to require 6-digit passcodes on newer iPhones, iPads under iOS 9 Not sure how we missed this: Irate Congressman gives cops easy rule: “just follow the damn Constitution” Mark Bohannon, Vice President of Global Public Policy and Government Affairs at Red Hat, has more to say about this D&G Public Sector CIO of the Week is Tony Scott: US CIO Orders All .Gov Websites To Require Encrypted Connections Check the compliance dashboard at pulse.cio.gov Guidance from 18F See you at the Red Hat Summit! Gunnar is moderating Red Hat as a Catalyst for Government Dave’s fireside chatting about security w/Jeff Blank of the NSA Data Virtualization Tutorial from Kenny Peeples Red Hat certified engineers get 1000 hours of AWS or Google, free for nuthin’ thanks to Ravello Kolla = Deploying OpenStack on Kubernetes, blowing minds xsos – Support tool for sosreports (h/t Robin Price) Red Hat loves OpenShift OpenStack on OpenShift, FedRAMP’d Latr.fm Saves Individual Podcasts Episodes to a Special Feed Delete your browser history? That’s a felony. (h/t Jim Wildman) This story on Russian trolls is bonkers Microservices will not cure cancer, thank God. Cutting Room Floor Heroic citizen’s rooftop sign has been trolling people arriving in Milwaukee for years Wedding drone fail Cantas is a Trello clone, built by some folks at Red Hat. Paul Ford is a national treasure. A map of the Paris Metro in Git branches. Pay for votes, but in a good way. Anyone see this as not proceeding as planned? Interloper! Smart-y Pants! (h/t Matt Micene) 1980s computer controls Grand Rapids Public Schools heat and AC We Give Thanks Matt Micene, Robin Price, and Jim Wildman!

Teresa Weatherall Neal has worked for GRPS for 35 years. She started out as a student worker as a teenager. She has worked in numerous capacities throughout the district including as an Administrative Assistant, Coordinator of Compliance, and Co-Director of Community and Student Service. Just prior to her appointment to Superintendent, she worked as the Assistant Superintendent of Community and Student Affairs for seven years. She has a love for both the students of Grand Rapids and the city itself. She, herself, is a product of Grand Rapids. She comes from a large family with deep roots in the City. She is proud of her education in GRPS and will brag to anyone that she attended South Middle School and graduated from Creston High School. In her State of the Schools Address, Superintendent Neal made a statement that seemed to resonate with many people in the District and in the community. She stated, “These are our students, our schools, and this is our City.” She truly believes this and is working, and has charged her staff to work, with that statement in mind